(UK) Need to do a touch-up repair. How do I find my car's colour code ?

Question

I need to find a match for my car colour so that the touch-up looks ok. (I've done research in how to do the repair)

It's a 2003 VW Golf and I've got all the original documents/log book.

In the log/service book it says it should be on page3... but the only number there is a long VIN (vehicle identification number).

Thanks if you can give me answer. :)

Answer 1

On my '03 plate Golf it was under the bonnet somewhere (I cant remember exactly where), under the carpet in the boot next to the spare wheel, and in the owners manual on one of the first 5 or so pages.
The stickers were very similar (if not the same), but I did not know what code referred to the paint colour, until I found it in the owners manual. There was a detailed description of all the codes and numbers on these stickers.

Answer 2

It's hard to say without knowing the exact year, make and model of the car. While KNY is a valid Peugeot paint code, it was only used in 2002 and only on the 206 model. If that is what your car is, then it might be the color. If that is not your car, then it is probably another paint code. You either need to provide more information or go to a paint store like others here have suggested.

Answer 3

It is listed in the codes on your VIN plate or stamped to the body next to it, take it to a local paint dealer and ask them or failing that ring VW with your VIN number and then can put it into their computers and tell you what colour it is. There computer system is good and they record everything about your car as it was when it left the factory.

Answer 4

the best thing to do to make sure you get it right (remember some colours which have gone on for years have changed there code after a couple of years) go into the dealer who originally sold it new if poss and give them the vin and or chassis number and they will get it factory made but make sure it is factory made or Holt's spray and touch up about £20 -£30 take my advise and do it right

Answer 5

If its not on your VIN plate then it should be on a sticker inside one of the door pillars,helpful tip for looking !It normally contains two letters and two numbers.

Answer 6

The body colour is usually in code. Example: PB4

Answer 7

normaly on a seperate plate near chassie but the plate will be painted the couler of the car
if not the it will be on the dvla log book

Answer 8

Call your auto dealer and tell them what color it looks like and they can tell you the paint code number and if they have a parts dept. they should have a bottle of touch up paint for sale.

Answer 9

on my car its next to the chasais number under bonnet if you know whre the bonnet catch is my wife dosnt

Answer 10

Take all your details into your nearest branch of 'Halfords', they will look it up for you and give you the exact match.